Cassandra Clare Quotes

But you have to learn to bend a little, said Clary with a yawn. Despite the story’s content, the rhythm of Jace’s voice had made her sleepy. Or you’ll break. Not if you're strong enough, said Jace fir...

She realized that this scarred, sarcastic boy, was gentle with the things he loved.

Watching Jace hug Isabelle, she tried to school her features into a happy and loving expression.Are you all right? Simon asked, with some concern. Your eyes are crossing.

Do you think Charlotte will let me handle the investigation?Do think you can be trusted in Downworld? The gaming hells, the dens of magical vice, the women of loose morals... Will smiled the way Luci...

Will has always been the brighter burning star, the one to catch attention — but Jem is a steady flame, unwavering and honest. He could make you happy.

Everyone gets the time they get together, and no more. Maybe we're not so different that way.

WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? There was a sound of shattering glass, and they both sat up to see Alec glaring at them. He had dropped the empty bottle of wine he had been carrying, and there were bits...

I was even a little glad that if it wasn’t going to be me she wanted, it was going to be someone who really deserved her.

Hearts are breakable, Isabelle said. And I think even when you heal, you're never what you were before.

Jace shook his blond head in exasperation. You had to make a crazy jail friend, didn't you? You couldn't just count ceiling tiles or tame a pet mouse like normal prisoners do?

I can only assume, said Jace, that mortal emotions amuse you because you have none of your own.

I'll take Shadowhunter, then. Because from what I've experienced of vampires, you mostly suck. No pun intended.

Something inside Clary cracked and broke, and words came pouring out. 'What do you want me to tell you? The truth? The truth is that I love Simon like I should love you, and I wish he was my brother a...

He felt his heart, which no longer beat, contract, and he wondered if there was anything in the world as painful as not being able to protect the people you loved.

It doesnt hurt. But my eyes do, said a coolly amused voice from the doorway. Jace. He had come in so quietly that even Simon hadn't heard him, he grinned as Isabelle pulled Simon's shirt down. Molesti...

Love is a contradiction.

D'you think he would have thought ahead like that? said Henry. Assuredly, said Will. The man's a strategist. He tapped his temple. Like me.

Come in. And try not to murder any of my guests. Jace edged into the doorway, sizing up Magnus with his eyes. Even if one of them spills a drink on my new shoes?Even then.

Is this the part where you tell me you're secretly in love with me? Vampire mojo strikes again.

And then we met you, and it was like he woke up. You couldn't see it, because you'd never known him any different. But I saw it. Hodge saw it. Alec saw it -why do you think he hated you so much? It wa...